I can recall watching SciFi movies, and reading SciFi novels that would have futuristic automation, in anything from the main ship, to small devices that were carried by people. Think Star Trek, and the ships computer. This little device has taken Apple's Siri to a whole new level. I do have reservations about a mic always on in my home, can this be hacked? Probably. But the concept is amazing and something I want to own!